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28-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Investopia Europe announces next edition in Berlin in June 2026 to advance UAE-Europe partnerships in the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, and energy
Investopia Europe announced the relocation of its annual event from Milan to Berlin, with the fourth edition of the Investopia Europe Dialogues scheduled to take place in June 2026. The move comes as part of a collaborative effort with ministries and government entities from both the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as Investopia's strategic partners, most notably GITEX. The announcement was made during a UAE delegation's official visit to Germany, headed by H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. The Investopia Europe event will be hosted next year in conjunction with the second edition of GITEX Europe, reflecting Investopia Europe's vision to expand its footprint across the continent. The initiative aims to strengthen connections and foster impactful partnerships among business communities across key sectors of the new economy, including entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tourism, energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, transportation, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technologies, and emerging financial trends, with a focus on sustainable growth. H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei said: 'The UAE and Germany share strong and diversified economic and trade relations, underpinned by a common vision to position themselves as global hubs for innovation and technology. We view the German private sector as a key partner in advancing the UAE's business and investment landscape. As the world's third-largest economy, Germany presents significant potential for deepening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for development. The upcoming fourth edition of Investopia Europe in Berlin offers a timely opportunity to further strengthen these ties. Berlin, as a center of the new economy, serves as a strategic gateway for investment across priority sectors such as entrepreneurship, energy, artificial intelligence, aviation, digital infrastructure, and sustainable technologies.' H.E. continued: 'Through Investopia Berlin, we aim to establish a dynamic platform for dialogue that generates tangible economic and investment opportunities for both the UAE and German business communities. We are committed to enabling growth by providing innovative solutions and supportive frameworks for SMEs in both markets.' David Tabet, COO of Investopia, said: 'At the upcoming Investopia Europe Dialogues in Berlin — a city celebrated for its vibrancy, heritage, and innovation — we seek to deepen the connection between investors and business leaders, unlocking new investment and business opportunities across the UAE and European markets. The objective is to cultivate an environment that supports investment in emerging sectors of the new economy, thereby contributing to a more agile, inclusive, and sustainable global economic landscape. Key focus areas include artificial intelligence, space technologies, digital assets, and food security, while fostering strategic partnerships that align with evolving global investment trends and regional economic transformations.' Since its inception, Investopia has successfully convened four flagship editions in the UAE and hosted 14 international sessions across major global cities, including three in Milan. The most recent, the third edition, took place in early May, attracting over 10,000 participants – including global leaders, experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry specialists. Investopia continues to serve as a dynamic platform aimed at shaping a sustainable economic future, reinforcing the UAE's status as a premier global investment destination, and fostering meaningful economic partnerships. It focuses on unlocking high-potential investment opportunities in key sectors such as Fintech, space, aviation technologies, artificial intelligence, green energy, the circular economy, and fashion.
Mid East Info
28-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Investopia Europe announces next edition in Berlin in June 2026 to advance UAE-Europe partnerships in the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, and energy
Investopia Berlin will be hosted next year in conjunction with the second edition of GITEX Europe Investopia Europe announced the relocation of its annual event from Milan to Berlin, with the fourth edition of the Investopia Europe Dialogues scheduled to take place in June 2026. The move comes as part of a collaborative effort with ministries and government entities from both the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as Investopia's strategic partners, most notably GITEX. The announcement was made during a UAE delegation's official visit to Germany, headed by H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. The Investopia Europe event will be hosted next year in conjunction with the second edition of GITEX Europe, reflecting Investopia Europe's vision to expand its footprint across the continent. The initiative aims to strengthen connections and foster impactful partnerships among business communities across key sectors of the new economy, including entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tourism, energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, transportation, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technologies, and emerging financial trends, with a focus on sustainable growth. H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei said: 'The UAE and Germany share strong and diversified economic and trade relations, underpinned by a common vision to position themselves as global hubs for innovation and technology. We view the German private sector as a key partner in advancing the UAE's business and investment landscape. As the world's third-largest economy, Germany presents significant potential for deepening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for development. The upcoming fourth edition of Investopia Europe in Berlin offers a timely opportunity to further strengthen these ties. Berlin, as a center of the new economy, serves as a strategic gateway for investment across priority sectors such as entrepreneurship, energy, artificial intelligence, aviation, digital infrastructure, and sustainable technologies.' H.E. continued: 'Through Investopia Berlin, we aim to establish a dynamic platform for dialogue that generates tangible economic and investment opportunities for both the UAE and German business communities. We are committed to enabling growth by providing innovative solutions and supportive frameworks for SMEs in both markets.' David Tabet, COO of Investopia, said: 'At the upcoming Investopia Europe Dialogues in Berlin — a city celebrated for its vibrancy, heritage, and innovation — we seek to deepen the connection between investors and business leaders, unlocking new investment and business opportunities across the UAE and European markets. The objective is to cultivate an environment that supports investment in emerging sectors of the new economy, thereby contributing to a more agile, inclusive, and sustainable global economic landscape. Key focus areas include artificial intelligence, space technologies, digital assets, and food security, while fostering strategic partnerships that align with evolving global investment trends and regional economic transformations.' Since its inception, Investopia has successfully convened four flagship editions in the UAE and hosted 14 international sessions across major global cities, including three in Milan. The most recent, the third edition, took place in early May, attracting over 10,000 participants – including global leaders, experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry specialists. Investopia continues to serve as a dynamic platform aimed at shaping a sustainable economic future, reinforcing the UAE's status as a premier global investment destination, and fostering meaningful economic partnerships. It focuses on unlocking high-potential investment opportunities in key sectors such as Fintech, space, aviation technologies, artificial intelligence, green energy, the circular economy, and fashion.
Mid East Info
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Third Edition of Investopia Europe kicks off in Milan advancing strategic partnerships and exploring opportunities in new economy, tourism, and entrepreneurship
Third Edition of Investopia Europe kicks off in Milan advancing strategic partnerships and exploring opportunities in new economy, tourism, and entrepreneurship Event welcomes participation of 600 leaders, investors, and key business figures from the UAE, Italy, and across wider Europe Investopia organised the third edition of Investopia Europe at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan, with an aim to strengthen economic partnerships between the UAE, Italy, and European markets in key and fast-growing sectors, particularly the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, the creative economy, technology, and artificial intelligence. It also explored investment trends in emerging sectors within Europe and various global approaches to developing adaptable and sustainable economic policies. Strategic partnership between the UAE and Italy: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, stated that the UAE and Italy share a robust and deep strategic partnership that span various sectors. These relations are reinforced by the continued exchange of high-level visits between the two countries, including the most recent visit by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to Rome in February. The visit saw the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and the announcement of UAE investments worth USD 40 billion in Italy across various sectors, including technology, AI, energy, and digital transformation -supporting both nations' aspirations to advance sustainable economic development. Investopia: An influential global platform H.E. Bin Touq said: 'Since its launch in 2021, Investopia has pursued an ambitious goal: connecting capital with promising investment opportunities in emerging markets and encouraging business communities to invest and expand in future economic sectors. To this end, it offers a globally influential platform that has catalysed new economy ventures and brought together thousands of leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and capital owners from around the world to explore investment trends, shape policy, devise innovative solutions to challenges, and transform them into sustainable opportunities for the future.' Investment opportunities in the UAE: H.E. added: 'Investopia Europe has successfully become a vital platform that solidifies economic cooperation between the UAE and Italy and fosters dialogue between the UAE and European business communities, enabling them to explore promising investment opportunities in emerging sectors in both markets.' H.E. further noted that this edition plays a crucial role in strengthening sustainable partnerships, accelerating digital transformation, and reviewing adaptable policies and strategies that support comprehensive economic growth, particularly in light of today's rapid global economic shifts. Italy: A Key trade partner for the UAE in Europe H.E. continued: 'The UAE considers Italy a key economic partner in Europe. The selection of Milan – Italy's capital of commerce and fashion – to host Investopia Europe reaffirms the strength and depth of the economic ties between the two countries. Milan also serves as a world-class hub for business and creative industries.' 11,000 Italian brands in the UAE: The UAE's exports to Italy increased by 50 per cent in 2024 to total USD 1.2 billion compared to that of 2023. Currently, there are nearly 11,000 Italian brands operating across various economic sectors in the UAE. As for bilateral investments, the UAE's investments in Italy reached around USD 81 million between 2019 and 2023, primarily in tourism, hospitality, transport, and logistics. Meanwhile, Italian FDI inflows into the UAE reached approximately USD 519 million during the same period, reflecting the growing momentum of economic and investment exchanges between the two sides. Invitation to the Italian business community: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq invited the Italian business community to expand its investments in the UAE and capitalize on the attractive incentives and advantages offered by the local business environment. These include 100 per cent foreign ownership, the availability of more than 2,000 licensed economic activities, tax incentives, long-term residency options for investors and entrepreneurs, a wide array of integrated and sector-specific free zones, and a comprehensive legislative framework that encourages expansion in future economic sectors. His Excellency emphasized the UAE's keenness to enhance dialogue between the private sectors of both countries through dynamic platforms such as the UAE-Italy Business Council and the forthcoming Joint Economic Committee. H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, participated in a session on enhancing the leadership role of SMEs on the global stage. She stated: 'The UAE and Italy share a common vision for business and startup development. SMEs currently account for 95 per cent of all businesses operating in the UAE, while in Italy, small and family-owned enterprises represent a significant portion of the industrial sector. This highlights our shared belief in the vital role SMEs play in driving sustainable economic development.' Investopia Europe: A new platform supporting entrepreneurs: Her Excellency continued: 'The UAE prioritizes the development of a comprehensive national entrepreneurship ecosystem based on global best practices, recognizing its importance in diversifying the national economy and fostering innovation across various vital sectors. Thanks to these efforts, our country ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the 2024/2025 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report, which recognized it as the world's best environment for entrepreneurship and SMEs, out of 56 economies. The UAE is currently home to more than 50 public and private business incubators and accelerators.' Her Excellency added that Investopia Europe dialogues is a powerful new platform for engagement, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from both countries to shape future visions and strategies for SME growth. 14 panel sessions at Investopia Europe: The latest edition of Investopia Europe dialogues, organized in partnership with strategic partner EFG Consulting, featured 14 sessions on the UAE's vision for building an economic model that combines innovation and competitiveness. The sessions highlighted the UAE's efforts to diversify its economy, its geographic advantages, and its role as an economic hub that attracts foreign direct investment while supporting sustainable economic development at regional and global levels. The discussions addressed challenges facing the global economy and potential economic scenarios amid geopolitical shifts, exploring how these challenges could be transformed into opportunities to support SME growth. Business environment enablers in the UAE and Italy: The sessions explored the shared vision of the UAE and Italy to foster a more dynamic investment environment and outlined strategies to boost bilateral investment flows in line with the goals of both countries' business communities. Discussions highlighted the economic strength of Italian tourism and its key role in Italy's development, as well as the global impact of scientific research. The advantages offered by the UAE and Italian business ecosystems for entrepreneurs and startups were also emphasized, particularly in fostering innovation and creativity across vital economic sectors. Localization of technology in creative industries: The sessions also explored the importance of localizing technology and advanced techniques within creative industries such as fashion and discussed strategies to develop cluster economies and economic blocs. Emphasis was placed on their potential to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) and facilitate the exchange of goods, technology, and knowledge. Participants examined the competitive advantages and commercial incentives offered by free and special economic zones in both the UAE and Italian markets. Additionally, the sessions addressed global trends in energy sector investment, highlighting the need for diversified energy sources to meet rising global demand while supporting the transition to a greener future. Roundtable meetings: Additionally, the third edition of Investopia Europe hosted four high-level roundtable meetings, bringing together key UAE entities such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), and the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). These meetings highlighted the UAE's commercial and logistics capabilities, investment enablers, and advanced technological infrastructure, while also fostering economic partnerships with the Italian private sector. Strategic partnership between G42 and iGenius: The event witnessed the announcement of a strategic partnership between G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, and iGenius, the Italian AI company. The MoU was signed in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and H.E. Alia Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. Valued at USD 600 million, the partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation. It will engage key strategic partners – including Nvidia, Leonardo S.p.A., and Santander – who will contribute both expertise and capital to support this impactful collaboration Strong participation of government officials from both countries: In addition to H.E. Bin Touq and H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, the third edition of Investopia Europe was attended by H.E. Adolfo Urso, Italy's Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy; H.E. Daniela Santanchè, Minister of Tourism of the Italian Republic; Claudia Parzani, Chairwoman of Borsa Italiana; Ignazio La Russa, President of the Italian Senate; H.E. Attilio Fontana, President of the Lombardy Region; H.E. Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Made in Italy; Alessandro Morelli, Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers; H.E. Maria Gnjatović, State Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia; H.E. Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Investment; H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrakh, CEO of Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah); H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH Group; Giulio Tremonti, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission at the Italian Parliament; Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia; Professor Giovanni Bozzetti, CEO of EFG Consulting; Stefano Barrese, Chief of Retail & SME Banking Division at Intesa Sanpaolo; and Patrick Chalhoub, Executive Chairman of Chalhoub Group. The event brought together over 600 participants, including senior leaders, experts, investors, businessmen, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs from the UAE, Italy, and various other European countries. The UAE delegation included around 60 representatives from key government entities such as the Ministry of Investment, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), and the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). It also featured prominent UAE's private sector companies, including G42, ADQ, NG9, Marjan, BEEAH, and several members of the Investopia Next50 initiative. Since its inception, Investopia has hosted an extensive series of global dialogues across key regional and international markets, including New York, Geneva, New Delhi, Mumbai, Milan, London, Rabat, Singapore, Tokyo, and Monaco. The platform remains committed to fostering economic and investment dialogue between the UAE and its global partners, while actively exploring promising opportunities in future-focused sectors.
Mid East Info
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei briefs Italian women entrepreneurs on UAE's supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship & SME growth
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship participates in a panel discussion hosted by Chair of Milan Stock Exchange Her Excellency Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, participated in a panel discussion titled ' Entrepreneurship Without Borders ,' hosted by Claudia Parzani, Chair of the Milan Stock Exchange. The session, held as part of the third edition of Investopia Europe in Milan, brought together over 100 Italian women entrepreneurs. Discussions focused on developments in the business landscapes of the UAE and Italy and highlighted the importance of empowering women in economic and commercial sectors. During the session, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei highlighted the UAE's supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and SME growth, and its role in attracting entrepreneurs from around the world. She also emphasized the country's flexible economic legislation that facilitates the establishment of startups across various sectors and economic activities. Her Excellency noted that the UAE and Italy enjoy a strong and multifaceted economic partnership, underpinned by shared visions for the future economy, including digital and technological sectors. This alignment presents a valuable opportunity to deepen cooperation in the field of entrepreneurship, in a manner that supports the strategic goals of both nations. Her Excellency said: 'Under the directives of its wise leadership, the UAE has made it a priority to enhance women's contribution across various economic sectors by encouraging them to launch pioneering projects that drive economic development and support the achievement of greater gender balance. By the end of 2024, the number of commercial licenses held by Emirati women entrepreneurs in the UAE market exceeded 135,000 – reflecting a 23 per cent increase. In the first half of the year alone, nearly 2,000 new companies were established by Emirati businesswomen, underscoring their growing presence and active role in the national business community.' Her Excellency added: 'Small and medium-sized enterprises are a key driver of growth and sustainability of the national economy. They play a pivotal role in advancing the UAE's transition toward a knowledge- and innovation-based economic model, while supporting the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which aims to double the national GDP to AED 3 trillion by the next decade. In support of this goal, the UAE has launched a range of initiatives and strategies designed to provide SMEs with access to financing, resources, and capabilities that foster business development and global market entry. These efforts are further bolstered by the UAE's strategic geographic location, serving as a vital link between East and West, and North and South.' In this context, Her Excellency briefed attendees on the wide range of services and incentives offered by the UAE's National Program for SMEs, which includes over 25 support measures for entrepreneurs. She also highlighted the 'Future 100' initiative, along with other key components of the UAE's entrepreneurship ecosystem, which are designed to enhance national competitiveness and raise the success rate of entrepreneurs from 30% to 50% by 2031. Among the most prominent initiatives are the Riyada Fund and the UAE Entrepreneurship Council. Furthermore, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei invited Italian women entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and launch new ventures in the UAE across various economic sectors, encouraging them to seize the wide array of opportunities available. She emphasized that the UAE has ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024-2025 and has been recognized as the top destination for entrepreneurship and SMEs among 56 economies worldwide. Today, SMEs represent 95 per cent of all companies operating in the UAE. Her Excellency noted that the UAE Ministry of Economy is actively promoting digital transformation and the adoption of advanced technologies by SMEs, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. This priority area is being advanced in collaboration with relevant ministries and authorities at both regional and global levels, reflecting the central role of technology and innovation as key pillars of the UAE's future economy.
Al Etihad
20-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
G42, iGenius join forces to deploy Europe's largest AI compute cluster
20 May 2025 18:10 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) In a major step toward deepening the UAE-Italy strategic relations, G42, the leading AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, through its subsidiary Core42, on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with iGenius, a pioneer in AI models for highly regulated industries, to deliver the largest AI compute deployment in partnership reflects the growing momentum in bilateral ties, aligned with both nations' leadership vision to drive innovation, enable economic advancement, and create shared value through advanced technology and knowledge agreement is intended to establish a robust framework for collaboration, positioning G42 as a trusted enabler of global digital transformation - particulary highlighting Core42's pivotal role in the AI infrastructure partnership. It also reflects the shared ambition to embed AI into critical value chains, fostering regional resilience and long-term sustainable announcement was made on the sidelines of 3rd Edition of Investopia Europe, in the presence of senior Italian ministers and UAE officials such as Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia; Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy; and Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, among others along with the leadership team of G42, Core42, and the heart of the partnership is the deployment of a high-performance GPU cluster powered by thousands of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, a major milestone in enabling sovereign AI infrastructure for the European envisaged pan-European AI rollout will be enabled and operated by Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services. iGenius is redefining the digital landscape through the first data center, Colosseum, with over 100 Exaflops of compute designed specifically for sovereign AI initial build out is more than a data centre – It's a blueprint for sovereign AI factories designed for use cases demanding the highest levels of security, reliability, and compute cluster will serve as a foundational layer to accelerate AI training, inferencing, and application development across key European industries, including financial services, manufacturing, and the public sector. It is purpose-built to meet the region's growing demand for secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure, aligned with Europe's digital sovereignty on this development, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, said, 'The signing between G42 and iGenius is a testament to the strong economic cooperation between the UAE and Italy, and to our shared commitment to building partnerships in new economic sectors, like AI, that are driving global transformation. The UAE is at the heart of this shift, and we are proud to see this MoU signed at Investopia, a platform designed to accelerate partnerships and investment in the new economy.'Kiril Evtimov, Group Chief Technology Officer, G42 and Chief Executive Officer, Core42, stated, 'This partnership with iGenius marks a new chapter in boosting the European AI economy. By combining Core42's sovereign AI infrastructure expertise with Italy's innovative leadership, we are laying the groundwork to support the next generation of AI innovation in Europe. It reflects both our commercial promise and the strategic trust between the UAE and Italy in advancing the global AI ecosystem.'Uljan Sharka, CEO at iGenius, added, 'Our alliance with G42 is a strategic step toward building sovereign AI capacity for Europe. Together, we are combining world-class compute infrastructure with deep AI expertise to deliver impactful solutions across industries, while strengthening Italy's role as a hub for responsible and transformative AI innovation.' The new collaboration with iGenius marks another pivotal step in Core42's journey to deliver sovereign, enterprise-grade AI infrastructure across the continent.
